There are many sites that offer links and help to get government grants for homes. One should start at the source, grants.gov and GovgrantsUSA.org before trying for profit sites.
I want to repair my home, it is in bad shape and the value has decreased tremendously
Websites that you can read about grants for college for single mothers is www.singlemom.com/.../EducationAndCareerFinancialAidAndScholarships. aspx and www.educationgrant.com/grants/grants-for-single-mothers/.
There are some government grants are available to those who meet the criteria. Check with your local government for more information or give them a call if you prefer.
I would file your FASFA. This will give you loans and grants to pay for your school.
There are government programs and non-profit organizations that offer grants for home repairs and improvements, especially for low-income individuals. You can contact your local government housing agency or community development department to inquire about available programs. Additionally, some organizations like Habitat for Humanity may provide assistance with home repairs. It's important to research and apply to these programs to see if you qualify for financial help.
grants
grants
You might be able to get a housing loan from the Federal Housing Authority. However grants are usually only given for charitable purposes. You have to write up a proposal and send it to either an agency or a foundation. Perhaps you could get lucky. There is a Mobile Home Grant program. Some grants may be used to purchase a mobile home while others can be used to make home repairs.
There are some government individual emergency cash grants availabe. These grants are available for qualified individuals in a crisis. Yes those types of grants do exist for qualified individuals in a predicament. A great place to read up on this topic is at http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2133202/emergency-grants.
Federal grants
Federal grants
You look up information on grants for schools at the FAFSA website. You can also check out the Education Connection, the College Board, and the Grants government website.
There are many government grants available for many different things and services. Some of them you must pay back and some of them are 'forgiven' based on your income. I personally have completed an application for a government grant for lead removal of my home after my son was lead poisoned.